A well structured wine with hawthorne, citrus and yeasty flavours and a hint of blackcurrant leaves.
Based at Tenterden in Kent, English Wines Group is the largest producer of quality still and sparkling English wines available today. Using a combination of technical expertise and premium grapes grown on the mineral-rich soil of SE England, they make a range of award-winning wines bottled under the Chapel Down label.
Chapel Down is at the forefront of the increased profile and International success of English wines. A Gold Medal at the 2004 International Wine Challenge and UK Winemaker of the Year in 2002, 2003 and 2005, proves their obsession with quality is paying dividends.
Grapes: 55% Reichensteiner, 30% Muller Thurgau and 15% Pinot Noir
Region: United Kingdon / England / Kent
Maker: Andrew Parley
Notes: Reichensteiner is a high sugar, neutral grape variety, Rivaner gives a little more spice and the Pinot Noir adds structure and complexity. A well structured wine with hawthorne, citrus and yeasty flavours and a hint of blackcurrant leaves.The mousse is fine and sustained in the mouth and glass.
Serve: Chilled, makes any drinking occaision more special.
ABV: 12%